Last July, for the first time, I was introduced to the Washington Community and Technical College Student Association (WACTCSA) and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges at the WACTCSA summer training. This was part of my new job as Senator of Legislative Affairs at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC). That summer was around the time I started getting that itch for political activism. >>

This week was one of those weeks that get you to the Legislature at 7:45 a.m. for a hearing — before the sun has come up — and leave in the afternoon when the sun has set for the day. Nonetheless what a week for student advocacy and engagement! >>

As the quarter has come to a close, the State Board said goodbye to Brenda Portaro, the legislative intern from South Puget Sound Community College. During this session, she has participated in multiple advocacy days on the Hill, testified on bills that benefit immigrant students in the community and technical college system, and has met with legislators to advocate for the Washington State Community and Technical College Student Association and SBCTC legislative agendas. >>

The highlight of this week was Legislative Advocacy day. This event, hosted by the Washington Community Technical Colleges Student Association (WACTCSA), gave insight to student leaders on advocating during legislative session. Students also had the opportunity to meet with their legislators for pre-scheduled visits. >>

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